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If you haven’t noticed, the internet is quickly becoming a channel for the masses to impart their wisdom. But the design-by-committee approach is stigmatized by the idea that many unique perspectives can only be a hindrance, hence the adage “A camel is a horse designed by committee.” But if you doubt the abilities of the ‘crowd’ to make good decisions and produce quality products, just take a look at Wikipedia.

In just a few years since its founding in 2001, the free online encyclopedia is now the most popular reference work in existence. Its 21+ million articles are written, edited, and corrected by volunteers. Despite the problems that are sure to arise in such an openly collaborative project (they claim about 100,000 regular contributors), a 2005 study conducted by the journal Nature has shown Wikipedia’s reliability as a reference work could go head to head with Britannica.

Another example is the website Kickstarter. Launched in 2009, Kickstarter uses crowd funding to encourage creativity and entrepreneurialism while minimalizing risk to contributors. This endeavor has been largely successful, with over $380 million pledged to various projects as of October 2012. Between Wikipedia and Kickstarter, I think the power of the crowd is becoming more and more evident.

Is it any wonder that we at the Apiary Fund would trust you, the crowd, with our money?

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The financial industry can be a sketchy place, and if you’re not careful you could fall victim to the multitudes of scams that prey on the unsuspecting newbie. We at the Apiary Fund, however, want to be a light in darkness. We want to lead by example as we do our part to change this industry’s reputation. As such, we want to emphasize the top 3 reasons Apiary is a company you can trust:

1. We Don’t Hide Our Names

There are two reasons someone should conceal their identity: 1) You’re a superhero, or 2) you’re a scam artist. Because we at the Apiary Fund are neither of these, we are not afraid to associate our names with our company.

We not only give out our names, but we even have pictures and links to connect with us on other platforms! Meet the team here!

2. The Apiary Promise

We have not only attached our names to the company, but we, the company and the individuals that comprise the company, have made a promise to our associates. We developed the promise to ensure transparency and confidence in the company. You can trust our promise — no scams, no investment, no risk. Read the company promise here!

3. Our Forums Are Open to the Public

If you look around hard enough, you’re bound to find a lot of people who have a lot of ideas about what the Apiary Fund is and how the company operates. But the truth is that most of these opinions are pure conjecture. Very few people who publish their opinions online have ever been a part of the fund. Going to these sources to do your due diligence is like reading a review for Red Lobster written by someone who hates seafood!

If you want to hear what our traders say, check out Apiary’s forums. Only our traders and associates can contribute posts, but the forum is open to the public to read. This is a much more reliable source, as all of the contributors have first-hand experience with the company. You’ll even get a good idea of what to expect as far as atmosphere and social support! See what our traders are saying here!

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At any other fund in the world, you’d find a bunch of traders being managed by a single fund manager. This fund manager’s single directive is “Don’t lose money.” The traders aren’t money managers; it’s the fund manager’s job to make sure the fund only grows bigger—never smaller.

At the Apiary Fund, we have a risk manager over the fund, but we also believe that every trader should really be a money manager who manages their own risk. We’ve put together such a thorough curriculum because Apiary Fund traders have to be money managers. On top of the principles of risk management that we teach, we also have risk management software that monitors our traders and makes sure that our risk management parameters are never exceeded.

For some coming into the fund, even those with some experience under their belt, this can feel oppressive and controlling. But in reality, Apiary’s risk management parameters are on par with industry standards for money management companies.

Like we’ve said before, the Apiary Fund has a vested interest in its traders. Because we are taking 100% of the risk, we have to manage that risk. And because we have to manage that risk, we try to teach and encourage all our traders to operate withing the risk management parameters!

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With Christmas 2012 now behind us, most people turn their attention to the new year. Many will make New Year resolutions to better themselves and their families. If one or more of your New Year resolutions for 2013 are financial related, we encourage you to consider seven possible resolutions to help you avoid your own personal fiscal cliff.

Resolve to diversify your income. You can diversify your money by taking a small portion of your income and putting it to work for you in other investments. Doing so will put your money to work and give you additional forms of income in addition to your job earnings. Even $50 – $100 more per week in earned income can have a significant impact on your personal finance situation. It allows you to trade money for money instead of just time for money.

Resolve to use leverage. Like any industry that uses tools, leverage is the tool of choice in the financial world. Using small amounts of collateral or money deposits to control larger amounts of investment gives your money a bigger bang for your buck. A lot of people don’t understand what leverage is or how to use it. If you resolve to learn how to use it properly, it can become a powerful tool to allow you to do things with your personal investments that you couldn’t do before.

Resolve to diversify your risk. Risk diversification is key to financial success, but most people fail to diversify risk correctly by forgetting most of their assets are in U.S. dollars. Diversifying some of your assets in foreign denominated currency can add that last bit of safety you need in case of a deterioration of the U.S. dollar.

Resolve to invest in yourself. You don’t need to eat the entire financial elephant in one sitting, instead commit to investing a small amount of time each week learning new financial strategies and concepts. In just a few short weeks, your new found knowledge can sharpen your financial skills and senses.

Resolve to follow your personal investing style. Just as certain physical traits are more conducive to different sports or certain personality traits are helpful in different professions, each person has financial traits conducive to different styles of financial management – financial traits that are good for success. Learn what makes you tick and invest based on your personal financial trait.

Resolve to always pre-calculate your risk of loss. Any time you put money to work, there is a risk of loss. Risk of loss should not be a problem if you correctly calculate the risk before you invest and are financially willing to accept some predicted loss. A good investment is one where the potential gain is greater than the pre-calculated loss.

Resolve to mix-up your markets. There are more markets than just the stock market – or the mutual fund market. There are five separate and independent financial markets: stocks, bonds, derivatives, commodities, and currency. Not all markets move the same way at the same time. This opens up new opportunities for profit as well as protection. Learning what the other markets are and their structure and advantages can give you a leg up in your financial future.

Apiary Fund is a great source for you to use in achieving these and many other resolutions in 2013 that can help you shore up your finances and supplement your income. If nothing else, it provides great training and education on how to successfully trade currency. Once training is complete, you can supplement your income by becoming an Apiary trader. There is no risk, no investment required – you are given an account to trade Apiary’s funds and share in the profits of your successful trades.

Disclaimer

Investing in securities, currencies, and/or contracts associated therewith carries inherent risks. No person, institution, or entity, including the Apiary Investment Fund, can guarantee a return on investment for such transactions. Neither the Apiary Investment Fund nor its representatives will recommend the purchase, sale, or transaction advice for a specific security.